This is what actress Kyle Richards who played Alicia Sanderson Edwards on Little House on the Prairie is up to nowadays

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Monica Pop
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Little House on the Prairie is one of those series one can’t easily forget. It captured our hearts years ago and left an impact on everyone who has ever followed the adventures of one the most famous TV families there are, the Ingalls.

Believe it or not, Little House on the Prairie first aired in 1974 and hasn’t been off air ever since. At the moment, it is shown in over 100 countries throughout the world.

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Many of the series’ actors had their breakthroughs with this show and became icons. Among those who made the series what it is today are late Michael Landon, who played one of the most iconic father roles in the history of film, that of Charles Ingalls, Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls, Dean Butler, who starred as Almanzo Wilder, Melissa Sue Anderson in the role of Marry Ingalls, and a lot more.

Another capturing role, that of sweet Alicia Sanderson Edwards, was played by actress Kyle Richards. She was part of the series for 18 episodes and then, all of a sudden, her character disappeared.

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That role, however, helped Richards boost her career. She moved on to other projects and she’s currently starring in the reality show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She’s been part of the show since 2010.

Speaking of the time she got the role in Little House on the Prairie, Richards told San Diego Entertainer that she had no idea what she was doing there at the casting.

“She [her mother] also felt that since her other two other daughters were doing this, she didn’t want me to feel left out,” Richards recalled. “I was scared when I was little because I was really painfully shy. At my first audition, the guy had on a white jacket, so at the time I thought I was going to a doctor (laughs) and I was so little, so I would get really scared. I am glad she did that because it did help me overcome my shyness.”

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In an episode of Real Housewives, the actress spoke of the freedom she was given by her parents and the trust they had in her and her sisters.

“I was driving way before I had a license,” she said, as quoted by NickiSwift. “My mom was a rule breaker. She did not give a sh*t. If she wanted to let me drive to work at 13, she was gonna do it, and she trusted me.”

She has fond memories of the show and all the actors and actresses and says how she and her kids watch Little House on the Prairie every now and then together.

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In 2016, she was the host of the all day marathon of the series hosted by NBC. Richards opened the event saying: “For parties on the prairie, you’d just boil your best dress, tuck your hair under a bonnet and pass around a bottle of sarsaparilla with a dirty rag to wipe the rim,” she joked. “Today, you need so much more – a theme, florist, catering truck, flowers, valet car attendants, gift bags and a charity auction – just to name a few.”

Richards has four children. Back in 1988, she married husband Guraish Aldjufrie with whom she has daughter Farrah Aldjufrie. The two separated in 1992, and in 1966, Richards married her second husband, Mauricio Umansky, with whom she has daughters Alexia, Sophia, and Portia.

Speaking of her first marriage which ended in divorce, Richards said: “Eventually I couldn’t do it and I left, and I felt so guilty,” adding that it wasn’t an easy decision to make.

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Other series Richards was part of are ER and Days of Our Lives. “When I wanted to go back to work after having my children, one of my first auditions was for ER, a small part,” she recalled in an LA Times interview. “I went in and I got it, and then I said, ‘Well, I mean, I don’t want to take it because it’s such a small part.’ But I went in and I did it, and then I ended up being on there for almost 10 years.”

Speaking of Real Housewives, for which she was nominated for People’s Choice Awards for “Favorite Reality TV Star,” Richards told Celebrity Nine: “It’s kind of crazy. When I first signed up to do this show, I didn’t know if it would be a success or not. Next thing I know, it became a huge success and then we did a few seasons, and it became obviously five seasons, and next thing you know I’m here a decade later. I honestly can’t believe I’m still here.”

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She’s not afraid to admit she has done plastic surgeries and spoke publicly on having her nose fixed twice. The 52-year-old actress looks stunning, don’t you agree?

Grandparents are more important for children than we realize

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Monica Pop
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Whatever we say about grandparents won’t be enough to describe their importance in the life of their grandchildren. “Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary to a child’s growth as vitamins” Joyce Allston says, and we can’t agree more.

The reasons why these people are “the best kind of grownups” are endless. They are a bit parents, a bit teachers, and a bit friends, and those who got to grow up by their side are the luckiest among us.

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Grandparents encourage happiness – This isn’t just something we say, but it is now a scientifically proven fact. According to a recent study published in The Gerontologist, the more children and grandparents spend time together, the more depressive symptoms in both groups are reduced.

Children find a sympathetic ear in their grandmas and grandpas – Often times, little kids tend to be stubborn and refuse to listen to what their parents say. In such cases, grandparents might be the perfect people to step in and calm things down by offering help. It’s their advice that kids will likely listen to when they get mad with their parents.

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They represent our identity – All those stories of how life was back in the day coming from our grandparents make us more aware of our history and traditions, something no human is complete without.

The benefits of the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren are mutual – Many researchers claim that spending time with their grandkids help the elderly live longer. On the other hand, the little ones growing up surrounded by the strongest form of love there is makes them happier, more fulfilled, and better people in general.

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They provide a sense of stability – No matter how hard things get, we know that our grandparents will always be there to provide comfort, stability, and a shoulder to cry on.

They make best of friends – Always there for us, making sure we are happy and pleased with everything going on around us and not putting pressure of achieving certain things the way parents do at times, grandparents make the best friends one could ask for.

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Grandparents care for our needs – You know what they say, you can never leave your grandparents’ place with your stomach and heart empty. All they ever want is for us to be happy, healthy, and succeeding in life, with them always there to support our dreams.

“Grandparents are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re there.” If you still have yours in your life make sure you remind them how important they are to you and how much you love them.

10 uplifting stories involving incredible kids

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Monica Pop
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Kids can be awesome. For one, their hearts are pure and they see the world with different eyes than us grown ups. They make friends easily and don’t hold grudges. Kids always say what they mean and follow their gut.

Below are ten incredibly cute stories involving some extraordinary youngsters.

1. Christian McPhilamy is an 8-year-old boy with a heart of gold. Around three years ago, he decided to let his blond hair grow pretty long. Well, boys with long hair can easily become subject of ridicule by their peers, but Christian didn’t care about that because he set a goal and was ready to go above and beyond to accomplish it.

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Namely, when his hair grew long enough, he donated it to the charity Children With Hair Loss for children who lost their hair due to chemotherapy treatments. Way to go, Christian!

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2. On a flight with Alaskan Airlines, there was a passenger named Tim who was both deaf and blind. The staff had a hard time communicating with him, so they decided to ask if any of the rest of the passengers knew sign language. Luckily, 15-year-old Clara stepped in. She spent the entire flight communicating with Tom by drawing letters on his palm using her fingers. It was very obvious that Tim was extremely happy for that opportunity. He asked her a lot of questions. Clara definitely made his day.

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Many of the people who were on the flight and witnessed the encounter shared photos of it praising the teen for her act.

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3. True friendship knows no boundaries, and Ross and Isam are just the perfect proof of that. Namely, Isam is deaf and needs assistance at school occasionally. Luckily, Ross is there for him every step of the way. Ross wanted to be able to communicate with his friend so much that he learned the sign language.

His teacher nominated Ross for a special humanity award and he ended up winning it. We’d say he earned it.

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4. One bright second-grader from York, Pennsylvania, named Christian Buck, found a way for every kid at his school to make friends in case they didn’t have any. Knowing that some of his peers had a hard time bonding with other students at the school, he invented “The Buddy Bench.” Shy and lonely students can sit on the bench and make friends with others who are feeling the same way.

Realizing how helpful this bench idea turned out to be, around 200 other schools implemented the project.

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5. Can you imagine the joy of getting a signed jersey from the player you love and look up to? 7-year-old Alex Ibarra knows that feeling all too well. He got a jersey from his favorite soccer star Christian Pulisic. However, no matter how much he loved having that special piece of clothing, he knew he could do so much more out of it than keep it for himself. Namely, Alex decided to sell it for $3,200. money that he used to help Puerto Rico after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2018.

Once the story of Alex’s kind deed spread around, it reached Pulistic who decided to give Alex a new signed jersey. The star even donated money on his own to the cause.

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6. A group of five-graders from Andover, Kansas, decided to put a stop to the violence and bullying which was taking place at their school by staring “The Kindness Project.”

They offer kindness and teach others to do the same, making their school a much better place.

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7. What would you do if you stumbled upon a winning lottery ticket? Buy some nice clothes, or take a trip maybe? Well, 7-year-old Phoebe Brown from Independence, Missouri, was shopping with her mom one day when she spotted a discarded scratch-off lottery ticket. She decided to pick it up and realized it was worth $100. But instead of spending the money on herself, she decided to buy a hundred dollar worth of groceries for the hungry. What a selfless act from such a young girl.

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8. It’s not unusual for young kids to be saving money in a piggy bank. Once it’s full, they usually spend their savings on toys or other cool stuff, but not Brecken Hayes, a middle-schooler from Avon, Indiana. After saving $450, Brecken decided to donate it to the local food bank. Speaking of his deed, he said: “People need food and water to live. I just wanted to help them.” What a beautiful thing to do.

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9. Most youngsters spend their free time playing games, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. 12-year-old Campbell Remess from Hobart, Australia, however, is using his time sewing teddy bears for the sick children at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Believe it or not, he has made over 800 bears so far, which he says are pretty special because they are made with lost of love.

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10. A woman from Lakewood, Washington, named Chrissy, got outside of her home one day just to see that her wind-chime was missing. When she looked down, she noticed a note with $5 in it which broke her hear. It read: “I am sorry that we stole your windchimes our mom died and liked butterflies so my sister took it and put it by our window I am sorry this is only money I have please do not be mad at us.”

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Chrissy said she wasn’t mad at all, but she really wanted to find the boy named Jake who left the note because she wanted to give him his money back and buy another wind-chime so that both him and his sister have one. Chrissy also shared that she understood what it was like to grow up without a mother because she lost hers when she was just five.

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These kids’ incredible deeds of kindness warmed our hearts.

Norm Macdonald passed away after battling leukemia for almost a decade

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Comedian and one of the most influential and most loved “Saturday Night Live” cast members Norm Macdonald died Tuesday at the age of 61 after battling cancer for almost ten years. He was known for his sarcastic wit and was described by his fellow co-workers and friends as a “courageous comedy genius.”

Macdonald was born on October 17, 1959 in Quebec City, Canada. He was incredibly intelligent, which let him skip two grades entirely.

At the age of 25, he finally decided to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian, a profession that was always close to his heart. He started performing in clubs across Canada and soon managed to develop a deadpan style which set a standard for future generations of comics.

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In 1990, Macdonald competed on the early reality TV competition series Star Search hosted by Ed McMahon. Two years later, he got his first regular writing job on The Dennis Miller Show which led him to becoming a writer for the sitcom Roseanne during the 1992-1993 season.

In 1993, Macdonald achieved something every comedian dreams of; he landed the gig at NBC’s Saturday Night Live and shined in all his glory. “I loved it, we had a free rein to do whatever was funny. For a performer and writer, it’s one of the best places to be,” he recalled.

Macdonald was known for the impressions of Hollywood stars such as Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood and Quentin Tarantino. He anchored the fake news program Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live for three seasons and loved being part of SNL.

“I would love to stay at ‘SNL’ forever — but you can’t stay in the same place,” he told TV Guide in 1997. “People think you’re a loser.” However, although he somehow believed he would probably leave SNL at certain point in his life, he’s departure with it was a controversial one. Apparently, he got axed because he refused to go easy on O.J Simpson, something the president of NBC’s West Coast division, Don Ohlmeyer, who was Simpon’s friend, didn’t like.

“The president of the network didn’t like me, so he fired me from the [Weekend Update]. It never happened before – not in midseason. It’s very hard to get hired on [SNL], and it’s even harder to get fired,” Macdonald said. “[Don Ohlmeyer] is kind of a … a … idiot. He’s not a smart man.”

After Weekend Update, Macdonald starred in his own comedy series, Norm, from 1999 to 2001. He wrote and starred in the comedy film Dirty Work and voiced the character of Lucky the dog in all three sequels of Dr. Dolittle. He also hosted a Netflix programme called Norm Macdonald Has a Show in 2018, and much more.

The family announced Macdonald’s passing on September 14. One of his lifelong friends, Lori Jo Hoekstra, revealed that the comedian was battling leukemia for almost a decade but kept his battle private.

“He was most proud of his comedy,” Hoekstra told Deadline.

“He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him. Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that ‘a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.’ He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly.”

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Many of Macdonald’s friends paid tribute to one of the most prominent comedians of our time. Jim Carrey wrote on Twitter: “My dear friend Norm MacDonald passed after a brave 10 year battle. He was one of our most precious gems. An honest and courageous comedy genius. I love him.”

The creator of Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane, wrote: “To so many people in comedy, me included, there was nobody funnier than Norm MacDonald. You always hoped he would hang around after the work was done, just so you could hear his stories and get a laugh. So hilarious and so generous with his personality. I’m gonna miss him.”

Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart wrote: “No one could make you break like Norm Macdonald. Hilarious and unique.”

Thank you for all the wonderful laughs, Norm Macdonald. Rest in peace.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are on the cover of TIME’s most influential people list

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Monica Pop
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Ever since Harry and Meghan tied the knot, the world went crazy about them. The stir they caused when they decided to step down from their royal duties made their lives even more appealing to the media and their names could be seen in a huge number of headlines. When they gave Oprah an interview in which they revealed a lot of things that made the Royals angry, Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the family became a hot topic.

During the interview, Meghan spoke of her mental struggles and the Firm’s inability to provide help. According to her, they cared more about the image of the family than her suicidal thoughts. Among the rest, the couple revealed that a senior royal was questioning the potential color of then-unborn son Archie’s skin.

The Queen issued a formal statement saying that the Palace would settle any issues privately and that Harry and Meghan will always be a much loved members of the family.

Well, the Sussexes seems to have settle in California pretty well. They have their hands full raising their two children and being involved in a number of charities. The couple also made contracts with both Netflix and Spotify and are quite busy running their Archewell foundation.

For all they have accomplished during the last couple of years, TIME magazine placed them on their list of 100 most influential people. And not only that, they are gracing the cover of it.

Other people who got on the list are U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, Apple CEO Tim Cook, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The short profile about the couple written by chef Jose Andres praised them for their work with the Archewell Foundation.

“Springing into action is not the easy choice for a young Duke and Duchess who have been blessed through birth and talent, and burned by fame,” Andres wrote. “It would be much safer to enjoy their good fortune and stay silent.

“Hand in hand with nonprofit partners, they take risks to help communities in need – offering mental-health support to Black women and girls in the US, and feeding those affected by natural disasters in India and the Caribbean.

“In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the Duke and Duchess have compassion for the people they don’t know. They don’t just opine. They run toward the struggle.”

They look happy and accomplished.

65-year-old model is celebrated as “the world’s most beautiful grandmother”

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Monica Pop
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The modeling industry is a representation of youth and beauty and certain standards unreachable for the “ordinary” women. But does one need to be young in order to be part of it and walk the runways? This 65-year-old model says no.

Yazemeenah Rossi is a stunning lady who entered the fashion world in her thirties and is still going strong. In fact, she defies age and is looking better than most 20 year old models. Rossi is celebrated as “the world’s most beautiful grandmother,” and once you see her, you’ll understand why she is given this title.

However, despite her long and successful career as a model, she admits that the modeling industry remains primarily for the young.

Speaking to Vice, she said: “There was a time, some years ago, when I started to think things would gradually begin to change and we’d start to see more older models, but that did not happen. I do believe that men and women have the same concerns about growing old, although men might talk less about it. Nobody likes to see their skin give in to gravity. At the same time, growing old is something beautiful because you become stronger with the passing of time.”

Asked how she manages to stay young, she says it’s all about how you see yourself as age is just a state of mind. “You need to have a playful, adventurous, curious spirit,” she adds.

“I haven’t had any cosmetic surgery so far. The idea of going under the knife when I am perfectly healthy doesn’t make much sense to me.”

She told The Potion Tree how she takes care for her skin by scrubbing it with olive oil and fine sugar once a week.

Rossi is an inspiration to a number of women out there. We are sure her career as a model will last many more years.

Man saves 7-year-old girl found wandering alone in the snow wearing just a onesie

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One man’s action during a cold winter day warmed the hearts of the citizens of Englewood, Chicago.

Tony’s story is quite extraordinary. Namely, as he and his 5-year-old daughter were driving, they spotted a 7-year-old girl wearing a onesie and carrying a laptop. Despite the extremely low temperatures and the freezing weather, the girl wasn’t wearing any shoes. It was Tony’s daughter who first noticed the girl. When she said “Daddy look at the little girl,” Tony couldn’t believe his eyes.

He couldn’t stop wondering what a girl that young was doing outside all by herself. He immediately stopped the car and rushed to the girl. Her feet were ice cold and it was obvious she was out for a longer period of time.

“She was just wearing a onesie, her feet were very cold, with a laptop in her hand,” Tony said. “I took my coat off, picked her up and called 911.”

While he was waiting for the police to arrive, he started a live video on Facebook asking if anyone knew who the girl might be.

He later said that the girl told him how she left the house alone and didn’t want to get back to her mom and dad, as reported by ABC7 Chicago.

“When I put her in the car, it brought tears to my eyes,” Tony said. “She just looked at me and said, ‘Mr. Sir, I love you.’ And I said, ‘I love you too.’”

Once media outlets picked the story up, the community hailed Tony a hero. “We want to acknowledge, salute and honor you for being an angel and a hero, not only in Englewood. You saved a baby’s life,” 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman said, as reported by ABC 7 Chicago.

“No one saw her walking? I don’t understand that,” Tony said. “When I was grabbing her foot, it’s not like she was outside for five minutes. Her feet were, I mean, like icicles. She was just crying and crying and crying.”

As for now, the young girl has been placed with members of the extended family and she won’t be returning to her mom and dad until the investigation is over.

Thanks Tony, you are a real-life hero!

For more on the story go to the video below.

After a yearlong deployment, soldier surprises his 3 kids with school visit

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Those who serve in the military know the heartache of not being able to be by their family’s side during holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. However, no matter how hard it is for them to be separated from their loved ones, they know they make that sacrifice for their country and its people.

We would say that the best part of serving overseas is coming home and reuniting with the friends and family who pray for the soldiers’ safe return.

One of our national heroes, Army Staff Sgt. Andy Patterson, returned home after being deployed in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for one long year. This was his third deployment, which means he spent a long time away from home and didn’t have the chance to see his three children grow up.

However, now that he was finally home, he and his wife Andrea decided to surprise each of their kids with an individual visit at school.

Sharing the incredibly sweet and touching video of the three separate reunions with their father, the Killeen Independent School District wrote “Tissue Alert!” and added: “Staff Sgt. Andy Patterson and his wife Andrea surprised their three children in a trio of individual reunions in the hallways at Brookhaven Elementary School.

“Following a pair of deployments with a brief break between, the pair wanted to make this return special. It was!”

Speaking to Killeen ISD, Patterson said: “For me, it meant a lot. I could tell by their reactions it meant a lot to them.”

The family said that although this wasn’t the first time for Patterson to be away from home for so long, it’s still as hard as the first time.

“If anything it gets harder watching your children grow up and knowing that you’re missing out on a majority of their life when you’re gone during that time period,” he said.

Mom Andrea said she is as excited as her kids to have her husband home. “It feels good because they need their dad, you know, and, you know, as a military family we know the sacrifices we have to make as a whole but doesn’t change the fact that we’re human and we just want to be together too,” she said.

We hope they will have a fun time and will use every second of every day that they are together to make the most of their father’s presence.

Thank you for your service, Sgt. Andy Patterson, we are happy you got home safely.

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